A statement by the
Director of Press in the Ministry, Mohammed Manga, quoted Aregbesola as calling
on Muslim faithful to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace
and good neighbourliness as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
upon Him).

The Minister however
expressed his concern about the spate of ethnic conflicts that has resurfaced
in some parts of Northern Nigeria in recent times.

He advised Nigerians
to see themselves as a single entity and learn to tolerate one another despite
their ethnic and religious differences.

Aregbesola further
assured Nigerians that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was
fully committed to battling COVID-19.

While commending the
security agencies for the successes so far recorded in the fight against the
Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, he advised Nigerians to take
responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19.

The Minister reminded
Muslims to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.